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Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237457#Comment_2374572010-05-10T08:03:44-05:002010-06-16T05:12:09-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
OK, so here's my "big news" that I've had to keep quiet about until I could talk publicly about it. Thanks for putting up with my "non-disclosure" self, it's been really hard ...
I'm doing design work for Thomas Dolby's next music release.

As you may remember, a while back I entered and won a contest to design a t-shirt for the one-off gig at Union Chapel that Dolby did. He was very happy with my shirt design and used it extensively in the show itself. I wrote him a follow-up email, congratulating him on a successful show and thanking him for getting so much use out of the design for the show. His reply: "No, thank you. Fancy taking a crack at doing the design for my next single?"

You must understand; I have been a hardcore Thomas Dolby fan since I picked up the UK import 12" single of "Europa and the Pirate Twins" from my local music store in 1982, and have continued to love his music solidly since then. This is a complete mind-blower for me; I imagine time-travelling back to 1985 Paul Sizer, still in college, and whispering in my own ear that in 20 or so years I would be doing design work for my musical hero! My head would have exploded, and a horrible time paradox would have occurred also (not to mention my younger self screaming when I saw what I would look like in the future)!

Thomas and I have been in constant communication from the UK (he lives along the North Sea coast with a re-constructed large life boat on his property that is his studio, powered by wind-power, of course), where he is recording his new album, "A Map Of The Floating City", due out late this year.

And you can also sign up at his site and and download a free version of this live single with my artwork for the cover. I'm working on a lot of other design work with Thomas that is linked to some incredibly cool concepts and ideas he has for releasing a new album on his own, and making use of what the internet and mobile tech can now really offer an artist who is as tech-savvy as Dolby (his company Beatnik created the polyphonic ringtone technology that is in every Nokia phone on Earth, so he's got THAT on his resume along with "She Blinded Me With Science").

Here's the info about Dolby's announcement of the new album "A Map Of The Floating City"

Was that worth all my ominous teases? Hope so, I am seriously geeked about this, let me know what you think.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237458#Comment_2374582010-05-10T08:06:13-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00___________http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=759
Good heavens Miss Sakamoto, It's beautiful !
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237459#Comment_2374592010-05-10T08:06:53-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00tapheadhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284
That right there: AWESOME!
Congratulations, and the gig is definitely a well-deserved one.
Congratulations, and the gig is definitely a well-deserved one.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237462#Comment_2374622010-05-10T08:26:51-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Wait until I can post the actual first single graphics; you guys are gonna go bananas!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237464#Comment_2374642010-05-10T08:35:40-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00kperkinshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=456
So that floating city sketch you posted in last month's artist's thread, was you thinking about this, eh?
Great opportunity Paul, congrats.
Great opportunity Paul, congrats.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237473#Comment_2374732010-05-10T09:17:32-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks all. Things are still in the planning stages, but Dolby is planning some seriously cool interaction portals for this album, using all kinds of mobile tech options, real cutting edge stuff. ...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237476#Comment_2374762010-05-10T09:30:41-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Will Ellwoodhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2556
There's no other way to describe this than cool.
Well done on getting the gig man.
Well done on getting the gig man.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237479#Comment_2374792010-05-10T09:45:14-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00stsparkyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311
Crazy happy for you.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237480#Comment_2374802010-05-10T09:55:11-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00NeilFordhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8364
Congratulations Paul, very exciting news... and MrDolby is getting top notch work done too, brilliant! :)
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237481#Comment_2374812010-05-10T09:57:14-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00icelandbobhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5250
@Mr Sizer
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Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237482#Comment_2374822010-05-10T09:57:48-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Alastairhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=287
*applauds*
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237484#Comment_2374842010-05-10T10:07:34-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Ed Sluddenhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5100
Nice one Paul.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237498#Comment_2374982010-05-10T11:03:08-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Argoshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792
Fucking AWESOME! Many grats to you Paul!!!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237502#Comment_2375022010-05-10T11:16:05-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Vhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=765
Yay! Go Mister Sizer go!
That is so cool. Congrats, sir.
That is so cool. Congrats, sir.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237505#Comment_2375052010-05-10T11:27:33-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Fauxhammerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=27
Holy shit, that's amazing.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237507#Comment_2375072010-05-10T11:32:10-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Tell me about it...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237508#Comment_2375082010-05-10T11:33:11-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Oxbrowhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=894
Congratulations. Great work too!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237517#Comment_2375172010-05-10T12:19:09-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Ethan Edehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7656
big dolby fan here, this is great news.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237519#Comment_2375192010-05-10T12:28:12-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Seantaclaushttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6498
That's awesome, Paul! Well done, sir.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237520#Comment_2375202010-05-10T12:34:33-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00celanhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5337
"Droppin' science like Galileo dropped the orange..."
I too shall jump on the bandwagon of awesome. Bravo.
"Droppin' science like Galileo dropped the orange..."I too shall jump on the bandwagon of awesome. Bravo.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237522#Comment_2375222010-05-10T12:40:26-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Rootfireemberhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1551
Congrats on the work. Sounds like fun :)
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237527#Comment_2375272010-05-10T13:00:15-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00diellohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3575
YESSS!!! That's awesome! I'm happy for you and excited to see your stuff :D
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237541#Comment_2375412010-05-10T14:16:01-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00roadscumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7712
Hurrah! Well done Sir!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237543#Comment_2375432010-05-10T14:31:07-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
As announced on his press release, there will be an EP called "Amerikana" which will be made available to purchase as a digital release on June 12th to members of his online community The ...
The new songs from this album are not what most will expect; the electronics are very buried, and these songs are very organic and natural sounding. He's using top tech, but he's been going for much more of a small band/combo feel from what I've heard so far. Nice change of pace.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237544#Comment_2375442010-05-10T14:38:11-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
Very awesome, Paul! I'm sure you'll do the man proud.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237546#Comment_2375462010-05-10T14:52:57-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00oldhathttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75
Congratulations, Paul! That sounds so amazing !
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237553#Comment_2375532010-05-10T15:21:04-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00warrenellishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2
I did a panel in San Francisco with Thomas Dolby some years ago. Very nice guy.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237554#Comment_2375542010-05-10T15:23:13-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00frequentcontributorhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5064
Wow. Great news for you. Congratulations, especially since it seems like something that you're really loving doing. Can't wait to see the rest of the work...
Oh, and listening to the TED video, ...
Oh, and listening to the TED video, now (Love is a Loaded Pistol). It's pretty.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237563#Comment_2375632010-05-10T16:14:38-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00texturehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472
Paul, holy cow, that is just awesome news. Congratulations mate. Well deserved!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237564#Comment_2375642010-05-10T16:25:58-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00MagicSword!http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1309
This is incredible Doc Sizer! Also awesome is that Thomas Dolby has a new album coming out!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237567#Comment_2375672010-05-10T16:50:30-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Rachæl Tyrellhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552
Goodness! What lovely news, sir!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237568#Comment_2375682010-05-10T16:55:47-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Eddie Currenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3095
Brain... not accepting... the awesome...
Congrats, Paul!
Congrats, Paul!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237575#Comment_2375752010-05-10T17:49:36-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00CinnamonAndSpitehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5512
GRATZ DUDE!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237576#Comment_2375762010-05-10T17:52:53-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00ScottShttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=370
Congratulations!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237584#Comment_2375842010-05-10T19:17:24-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Spiraltwisthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=426
Congrats, Paul! :D
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237585#Comment_2375852010-05-10T19:18:37-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
Just dropping in to add a huge Congratulations! to the pile. Very nicely done, and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the art and designwork for this.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237586#Comment_2375862010-05-10T19:24:07-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00D-http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6218
congratulations!!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237590#Comment_2375902010-05-10T19:49:01-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
This is awesome, sir! We will toast to your good fortune at Anime Central. I'm so happy for you!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237592#Comment_2375922010-05-10T19:58:19-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00David Matthewhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2886
Great job getting the job.
I saw Dolby perform at a mall opening, of all things, in Boulder, Colorado a few years ago. Very excited to hear he's got some new stuff coming out.
I saw Dolby perform at a mall opening, of all things, in Boulder, Colorado a few years ago. Very excited to hear he's got some new stuff coming out.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237603#Comment_2376032010-05-11T00:13:46-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Ben Gwalchmaihttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3030
Late to celebratory drinks but
*raises glass*
here's to you, sir.
Congrats!
[Also, I want Dolby's Nutmeg.]
*raises glass*

here's to you, sir.

Congrats![Also, I want Dolby's Nutmeg.]]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237615#Comment_2376152010-05-11T03:40:55-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00snafuhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4347
Well played, Mr Sizer. Well played.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237618#Comment_2376182010-05-11T04:38:09-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00moalihttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1430
well done!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237640#Comment_2376402010-05-11T07:52:40-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00TALhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8643
Congratulations! Nothing less than awesome news.
(I had some hope that the announcement would be new comics)
(I had some hope that the announcement would be new comics)]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237642#Comment_2376422010-05-11T07:54:34-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Agitpunkthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=48
Fantastic and congratulations!
I came to Dolby's music kind of late, but it really is outstanding, and your style is the perfect match.
I came to Dolby's music kind of late, but it really is outstanding, and your style is the perfect match.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237645#Comment_2376452010-05-11T08:14:30-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00helloMullerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=560
Nice one Paul. Looking forward to see the rest of the package!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237871#Comment_2378712010-05-12T11:01:46-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Well Tom, you certainly raise the bar in design around here, and I am endeavoring to make this a tight, exciting and typographically sophisticated design for CD. Will post as I can. Thanks for the ...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237959#Comment_2379592010-05-13T03:13:37-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00shining_lionhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=976
I am always a fan of cool/great things happening to good people, and you Sizer, are Good People.
Congrats on livin' the dream, Sir.
Congrats on livin' the dream, Sir.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237965#Comment_2379652010-05-13T05:02:44-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Magnulushttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6716
I have not heard of this Thomas Dolby before now, but figuring that anything Sizer is a hardcore fan of can't be that bad, I'm now watching the TED video. The song is really nice, but The Nutmeg is ...
Congratulations, Paul! Couldn't have happened to any one more deserving.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=237978#Comment_2379782010-05-13T06:25:38-05:002010-05-13T06:28:05-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks guys.
Magnulus: Here's what Thomas Dolby got famous for:
SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE
and here's what people SHOULD know him for:
THE FLAT EARTH
and
BUDAPEST BY BLIMP
Magnulus: Here's what Thomas Dolby got famous for:SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE

and here's what people SHOULD know him for:THE FLAT EARTHand BUDAPEST BY BLIMP]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=238469#Comment_2384692010-05-15T16:49:50-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
I just back from seeing Paul at Anime Central's Artist Alley. Picked up copies of his BPM and Moped Army, and commissioned a color piece as a birthday present for my wife from him. The initial ...
Not that everyone doesn't know this already, but Paul is a Cool Guy. I'm glad I know him. We talked a bit about this Dolby thing, and his excitement was electrifying, and it made me even more happy for him.

Three cheers for Sizer!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=245207#Comment_2452072010-06-16T05:27:38-05:002010-06-16T05:29:34-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
It's here! Thomas Dolby's first new studio music in 20 years, the "Amerikana" EP is released today, and I can finally divulge the news that I will be working with Thomas Dolby on ALL of the ...
It's here! Thomas Dolby's first new studio music in 20 years, the "Amerikana" EP is released today, and I can finally divulge the news that I will be working with Thomas Dolby on ALL of the design work leading up to and including his new album, "A Map Of The Floating City" later this year. It's a dream come true for a huge Dolby geek/fan, but I've had a great time collaborating with Thomas so far, and there's some really cool stuff coming up in the near future!

Here's the official press release:Today I’m releasing my first new studio music in nearly 20 years. It’s called Amerikana, and it’s available ONLY to members of my online fan community, The Flat Earth Society.

"I’ve chosen not to make this a full commercial release for various reasons. My plan has always been to put out a series of three digital EPs (taking their names from the 3 sections of my upcoming album A Map Of The Floating City) followed by a physical album with additional tracks. But as I’ve yet to settle on a particular release method for that album – be it self-publishing, a record label, or some new hybrid – I’d prefer not to undermine the album’s commercial appeal by pulling the trigger too early. However, my ‘hardcore’ audience have been following my adventures on my blog and web site as I go through the process of writing and recording these songs, and it’s only natural they would want an early listen to my new music. So I arrived at the idea of releasing the EPs exclusively to FES members. You will only be able to buy it here on my website, and not on iTunes, Amazon etc.

Amerikana is an affectionate look back at the 22 years I lived in the USA before returning to my native Britain three summers ago. While living in the States I became very fond of roots American music. And as it’s music that was always spread and shared by travelers sitting around camp fires, I felt I’d add my traveler’s voice to its ongoing story. Needless to say, I’m no hillbilly or good ol’ country boy, so my own flavour of americana is a bit twisted, a bit mischievous. ‘Road To Reno’ charts the progress of a pair of hapless lovers as their red convertible blazes a trail across the desert in a kind of indie road movie, serenaded by my longtime cohorts the Jazz Mafia Horns. ‘Toad Lickers’ is about a group of crazed eco-hippies in the Welsh mountains who get high on Bufo alvarius and creep into the local town after hours in search of munchies. It has cameos from Imogen Heap on jaw harp, longtime FES member Crackers on accordion, and fiddler Natalie MacMaster.

But the EP’s ‘coup de resistance’ is a 7?38? epic entitled ‘17 Hills’. Very much in the tradition of ‘I Love You Goodbye’ and ‘Budapest By Blimp’, this song weaves a bittersweet tale using words, sounds, textures, and surprising left turns in the arrangement. It features beautiful playing by Mark Knopfler, who graciously allowed me into his private studio as he added some of his signature licks, complimenting my vocal to perfection. Pedal steel player Bruce Kaphan, who produced American Music Club and has toured with David Byrne, adds soaring atmospherics. Natalie MacMaster injects a touch of Cape Breton charm with a mesmerising looped fiddle solo. Radical string quartet Ethel beckon us into the realm of the surreal. And Jeffrey Wash’s pristine fretless seems to channel one of the greatest bass guitar showcases of all time, Joni’s ‘Hejira’.

As I mentioned, Amerikana is only one section of my album, and three of its four songs are represented here. The price, including high-res MP3s and a print-ready digital booklet, is a very affordable $3.00 / E3.00 / £2.00. The subsequent two EPs ‘Oceanea’ and ‘Urbania’ – available later in 2010 – have quite different styles, and some may prefer one over another. My albums, as you know, often cover a wide range of genres, because like a novelist I really enjoy exploring a new idiom, instrumentation, time and place; and thankfully my core fanbase has been willing to go along for the ride. So you have options: you can choose to wait for the full album and get all the goodies in one package, or you can plunge in now, and see where you end up! The eventual AMOTFC album will definitely contain at least 3 songs not included on the EPs.

That said, there is a theme running through the EPs that you might want to be aware of. The album has a backstory which is something you will have to dig a bit to uncover. Contained on each EP is a ‘clue’, and you’re going to need to unravel its secret at each stage of the proceedings. I won’t say more than that for now. My recent visit to JJ Abrams’ facility in California might give you a hint about what I’m up to!

I hope you enjoy Amerikana, and will look forward to hearing your feedback."

So there you go; sign up for his online community and get free cool new music, designed by me! It's a win-win situation.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=245213#Comment_2452132010-06-16T06:22:00-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
WOOHOO! Go Sizer!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=245229#Comment_2452292010-06-16T07:35:20-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00rickiep00hhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2930
FUCKING.
GORGEOUS.
Serious shit, Sizer. Grats.
GORGEOUS.

Serious shit, Sizer. Grats.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=245275#Comment_2452752010-06-16T11:13:05-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00stsparkyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311
way happy for you Paul!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271103#Comment_2711032010-11-21T05:55:02-06:002010-11-21T05:56:01-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Finally! Here's the video for Thomas Dolby's song "The Toadlickers" from the 'Amerikana' EP that came out this summer.
THOMAS DOLBY: "THE TOADLICKERS"
It's got puppets, ...
THOMAS DOLBY: "THE TOADLICKERS"

I had nothing to do with this video, but it's still cool, and comes on the event horizon of Dolby's new EP 'Oceanea', which will again be available to the digital world at the end of November. You can find more info at Thomas Dolby's website.

Here's a sneak peak at the cover, which WAS designed/photo directed by me.

Mr. Dolby and I have been VERY busy these last few months, and as Warren recently said, it's a bit like working in a well; lots of work, but nothing I can show people, which is both exciting and frustrating, but ultimately exciting, because Dolby is one smart guy, and the stuff we've been working on is going to geek this crowd out big time! More soon, friends!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271127#Comment_2711272010-11-21T08:56:40-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00stsparkyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2311
I'm so happy for you Paul.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271133#Comment_2711332010-11-21T09:56:28-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Will Ellwoodhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2556
Very cool. I'm looking forward to the EP.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271154#Comment_2711542010-11-21T11:49:45-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
This EP is perhaps a bit more what Dolby's longtime fans would expect from him musically. This entire EP is very ethereal and dreamlike in places, with some jazz-ish inflections in it. The title ...
There's some electronics, but mostly everything sounds very warm and analogue. Dolby's not really interested in doing the "wacky mad scientist electronic" music any more, so this album is much more centered on the narrative of the songs; much more storytelling.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271155#Comment_2711552010-11-21T11:55:17-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Andre Navarrohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1561
Absolutely gorgeous work, Paul. Congratulations, man. Rock on.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271181#Comment_2711812010-11-21T14:00:16-06:002010-11-21T14:02:58-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks Andre.
The front photo of the EP cover was taken by a photographer that lives next door to Dolby, but those concrete blocks are also next door to Dolby; they were anti-tank barricades left ...
The front photo of the EP cover was taken by a photographer that lives next door to Dolby, but those concrete blocks are also next door to Dolby; they were anti-tank barricades left over from World War 2, and were put along the coast to prevent large tanks from getting further inland. Dolby wanted to use them on this cover (he wanted a somewhat surreal/Pink Floyd/dreamtime feel to the image), based on a photo that his neighbor had made of the blocks with a sky and one single cloud (added via PhotoShop). We talked about perhaps just adding Dolby in digitally, but I was pushing for actually getting him out on the blocks so it would look better. We still added in the single cloud sky digitally, but I was able to control more aspects of color and correction with a new photo shoot. Dolby wanted the shot to be open to interpretation; was he waiting for a blimp? Was he cloudwatching? Why is he dressed for vacation? He actually bought a really cool sextant on EBay for the shoot that gets a closeup on the back cover.

It was also a challenge of waiting for a decent day to shoot on the southern coastline where he lives in the UK. While we were waiting, Thomas and I Skyped about what he should wear, props, etc (Oh crap, I'm helping Thomas Dolby pick out his wardrobe!). I sent him and the photographer sketches for the shots I envisioned, so when a decent weather day appeared, they knew exactly what to get and what to shoot. Then I got all the photos uploaded to me and we picked from there.So this counts as my first virtual trans-Atlantic directed photo shoot.

When the single gets released at the end of November, I'll share some of the behind the scenes stuff that you'll all enjoy.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271271#Comment_2712712010-11-22T03:24:00-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
This is so awesome, Paul!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271296#Comment_2712962010-11-22T07:29:47-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00kperkinshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=456
Nice stuff Paul. Jealous that you get to work with Mr. Dolby.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=271963#Comment_2719632010-11-27T18:58:39-06:002010-11-29T07:16:41-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
The newly updated front page of Dolby's site is live, and you can order his new EP, AND also order a t-shirt designed by me.
newly updated front page of Dolby's site is live, and you can order his new EP, AND also order a t-shirt designed by me.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282411#Comment_2824112011-02-08T21:04:01-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
OK, FINALLY, I can reveal this to the general public:
For the last 6 months, I've been working directly with Thomas Dolby designing the graphics for a big online game that is connected with his ...

For the last 6 months, I've been working directly with Thomas Dolby designing the graphics for a big online game that is connected with his upcoming album A MAP OF THE FLOATING CITY. The game will kind of a trading game, but less annoying than other social games like Farmville, etc. The game will unfold a larger theme that is behind Dolby's new album, and as players work through the game, they will unlock special downloads and learn about Dolby's past music, and new stuff as well. The purpose of the game is to build an interactive community of players who will become dependent on one another to work together to get to the end point of the game, which include some seriously cool prizes!

Along with a crack team of webdev people scattered around the globe, we've crafted a rich, weird and nuanced little world that I think people here will dig. The game actually uses Google Earth to drive the play environment, and at this point, it looks really cool. We're maybe a month out from going live, but Dolby just announced the game to his fan club.

I've been going bananas, designing all manners of icons, symbols, maps, environments, ships/vessels, interfaces, and anything else needed for this near future altered world environment. As soon as it's live, I'll give you guys some links to check it out.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282423#Comment_2824232011-02-09T00:03:01-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00sebfowlerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=490
Damn, that sounds incredible, Paul! What a great concept and cool thing to work on. Congratulations. Can't wait.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282425#Comment_2824252011-02-09T00:51:10-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00NeilFordhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8364
How exciting! Looks & sounds great, congratulations Paul!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282437#Comment_2824372011-02-09T05:20:33-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Timothy Baconhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9717
Seriously awesome, Paul! Can't wait to see it!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282442#Comment_2824422011-02-09T05:54:21-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
This part has been a real education for me; I've never worked on this level of game building, and I'm learning all kinds of stuff about the industry. It's also schooling me (or re-introducing me) to ...
It has been a blast, as I've had to essentially "brand" a whole new world of countries, flags, tribes, boats, etc. The base premise of the game is a world after an "event" that has wiped the collective memories of the populace, and who are forced to move forth on the flooded world towards the newly navigable North Pole region in any kind of boat available from the equatorial areas, now too hot to live in. The huge gridlocks of boats will become the "Floating City" of the name.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282524#Comment_2825242011-02-09T16:15:27-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00kmcleodhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=191
Out.Fucking.Standing.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282525#Comment_2825252011-02-09T16:25:34-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Finaglehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5254
The typography alone on that graphic is incredible. I've often admired your use of type, and I don't think people mention it enough. It really is nearly my favorite part of your works, especially ...
Do you do any of your own typefaces?]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282769#Comment_2827692011-02-11T15:00:40-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Spiraltwisthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=426
No wonder why you were so excited! Congrats again, Paul! :)
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=282783#Comment_2827832011-02-11T16:27:11-06:002011-02-11T16:27:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
@Finagle: I have done some custom type work, but at this point it hasn't been full font families, just the letterforms I need for a job. The type on this graphic is an altered version of a font ...
Thanks for the nice words!

@Spiraltwist: thanks!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=283492#Comment_2834922011-02-15T17:44:36-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Actual physical evidence of my work with Dolby: an actual CD of the "Oceanea" EP.
Actual physical evidence of my work with Dolby: an actual CD of the "Oceanea" EP.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=283572#Comment_2835722011-02-16T03:50:02-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
This is fantastic, Paul! I'm looking forward to the game.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=283740#Comment_2837402011-02-16T17:08:32-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Carla Speed McNeilhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3856
It is BLINDING.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=283769#Comment_2837692011-02-16T19:05:55-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Why Carla, that's SO clever! You must be a writer! ; )
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=284652#Comment_2846522011-02-23T15:03:31-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Carla Speed McNeilhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3856
No, it really is. I keep peering at that amazing map and forgetting to blink. Make with the links, man!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=284750#Comment_2847502011-02-24T09:24:42-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Soon Carla, soon. We're beta testing now, so it's maybe a month off for the game...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=285028#Comment_2850282011-02-26T12:53:13-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thomas Dolby, playing a version of "She Blinded Me With Science" live on the WNYC show "Soundcheck" this last Friday.
DOLBY LIVE IN THE GREENE ROOM, WNYC
DOLBY LIVE IN THE GREENE ROOM, WNYC]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=287752#Comment_2877522011-03-23T06:21:40-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
OK, FINALLY: As of Monday, March 28, you can purchase Thomas Dolby's "Oceanea" 3 song EP commercially, either a physical CD through CD BABY, or through the US and UK versions of ITUNES. Me? ...
OK, FINALLY: As of Monday, March 28, you can purchase Thomas Dolby's "Oceanea" 3 song EP commercially, either a physical CD through CD BABY, or through the US and UK versions of ITUNES. Me? I'd go for the actual CD; you can enjoy the engrossing graphics more that way! ; )

And if you like what you hear, post about it! Thomas is releasing this music as a self-publisher, without major label backing, so you are helping out an indie artist by letting other people know that he's making music.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=287898#Comment_2878982011-03-24T08:30:31-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00texturehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472
Apologies if this is a repost, but there was an article in the Metro, Britain's biggest free newspaper, today. Thought you'd like to know Mr Sizer.
:D
an article in the Metro, Britain's biggest free newspaper, today. Thought you'd like to know Mr Sizer.

:D]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=287920#Comment_2879202011-03-24T12:02:54-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks, Texture! He mentioned this, now I can see it.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=288205#Comment_2882052011-03-26T18:30:33-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00texturehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1472
No worries Paul! Love what I have heard from the album so far, and yourdesign work is dope.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=291569#Comment_2915692011-04-22T18:18:15-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Hey all, I guess this falls under design work that I've done connected with Dolby;
Thomas' video for his song "The Toadlickers" got nominated some how in the current WEBBY Awards, and ...

Hey all, I guess this falls under design work that I've done connected with Dolby; Thomas' video for his song "The Toadlickers" got nominated some how in the current WEBBY Awards, and it's holding its own in the current voting.If you have the time and desire and feel like supporting a struggling self published musician (maybe Dolby's not EXACTLY struggling, but he is an independent now!), click on this link and send a vote his way! I'm sure he'd appreciate the support.

Here's the video itself, full of chicks, licks and puppet sex and drug use!THE TOADLICKERS]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=291570#Comment_2915702011-04-22T18:25:42-05:002011-04-22T18:34:42-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
I also wanted to post this video, for the gorgeous song "Oceanea". My contribution to this video; I did all the title cards, and prepped/photo directed all the photos. Oh, and the CD cover. ...
Dolby actually just made this video himself as a slide show. The female vocals in the song are by the immensely talented Eddi Reader. And true fact: there is NO AutoTune on Dolby's voice in this song, just some old fashioned compression tricks to get that effect. Eddi's voice just sounds that beautiful on its own.OCEANEA]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=298392#Comment_2983922011-06-17T08:39:50-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Some really geek-tastic news on the Thomas Dolby front is dropping on Monday, and I'll link the hell out of it here and elsewhere. I think a number of you here will be very interested in it, and it ...
More to come...]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=298440#Comment_2984402011-06-17T16:51:30-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Ampersandhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10067
@Sizer You've got my attention. Gamers? Do tell...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299166#Comment_2991662011-06-23T08:23:39-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00hankhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=79
Very Nice Sizer.
(No, you all have to go find it on your own.)

(No, you all have to go find it on your own.)]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299179#Comment_2991792011-06-23T10:30:03-05:002011-06-23T10:30:39-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Nearly a year in the making, Thomas Dolby's "Floating City" online game launches today!
This has been a big one; I've been involved from the very beginning, working closely with Thomas ...

This has been a big one; I've been involved from the very beginning, working closely with Thomas on developing the look and design of this game, working with an international crack team of incredibly dedicated tech, coding, writing and project management geniuses to take my designs and make them actually work and function. It's been a thrill to work with such a smart and savvy team on this project.And now it's out there for the world to play and explore.

Concept-wise, this is a really cool idea from Thomas; have a game that people can play, meet other Dolby fans from around the Earth, learn about his previous music, and hear bits of his new music. It's a little post-apocalyptic, a little steampunk, a little "Mad Max", and 100% geek-tastic! As deep and complex as Thomas' songs are, this game is exactly the same. And it's a game that rewards you for being smart, inquisitive, and willing to solve problems and think ahead!

This game launched yesterday, Wednesday, June 22, at 6pm GMT, and will play out for the next 2-3 months, finishing up with the release of his new album "A Map of the Floating City" in late summer/early fall. And the prize at the end of the game? Well, I'm sworn to secrecy on this one, but I can say "Wow. Just Wow." Dolby fans and new fans alike are gonna really dig this. If you have the time, please check it out and sign up to play.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299187#Comment_2991872011-06-23T11:53:29-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00city creedhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4530
Aces :D
Been playing Mr Dolby's stuff a little in the whitechapel turntable.fm room, very nice. This game looks fun.
Northern Seaboard Tribe, same nick.
Come get me you salty dogs!
BEWARE MY PET ...
Been playing Mr Dolby's stuff a little in the whitechapel turntable.fm room, very nice. This game looks fun.Northern Seaboard Tribe, same nick.Come get me you salty dogs! BEWARE MY PET MOTH]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299188#Comment_2991882011-06-23T11:55:44-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
I've signed up -- I'm Captain Elite of the Miss Sakamoto, part of the Poison City tribe.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299194#Comment_2991942011-06-23T13:30:39-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Excellent. Represent Whitechapel well in your Tribes. We shall all be one someday! : )
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299745#Comment_2997452011-06-29T13:00:50-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00az156http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5131
I'm playing as Wolfgang von Blitzen of the Iron Clad Battleship Yuri Gagarin from the Mulu Tribe.
Enjoying the game, loving the design.
Enjoying the game, loving the design.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299746#Comment_2997462011-06-29T13:07:14-05:002011-06-29T13:11:31-05:00Kradlumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664
I'm Kradlum of the DSV White City in the Mulberry tribe.
Has anyone worked out how the game works? I've been collecting sets, and on occasion I've been the furthest player North, but I've been ...
Has anyone worked out how the game works? I've been collecting sets, and on occasion I've been the furthest player North, but I've been focussing on trying to pull my Tribe together today. Unfortunately there seems to be only about 5 or 6 active players in my tribe.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299756#Comment_2997562011-06-29T15:46:33-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00az156http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5131
@Kradlum
Haven't a clue how the game works, but I'm finding that part of the fun.
If you're in Mulberry, where are you from in the real world ?
I'm in Mulu and in England.
Haven't a clue how the game works, but I'm finding that part of the fun.

If you're in Mulberry, where are you from in the real world ?

I'm in Mulu and in England.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299757#Comment_2997572011-06-29T15:47:52-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00az156http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5131
...forget that, forgot about Member Location .
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=299759#Comment_2997592011-06-29T16:32:15-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Great guys! Thanks for joining up! Now go support your tribes and explore. This game runs at a slower pace than some people are used to, but the building of community in the Floating City forums ...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=301704#Comment_3017042011-07-12T17:56:40-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Hey all, thanks to all who have checked out the game. I've been immersed in it since it began, and it's taken on its own life and become something really cool. I've just been watching from the ...
Sorry I haven't been around here as much, but I still check in. I'm hip-deep in album design for Dolby's album, so as soon as I can share stuff with you, I will!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=301770#Comment_3017702011-07-13T06:35:54-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Nice interview with Dolby on the game at Huffington Post
Nice interview with Dolby on the game at Huffington Post]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=301774#Comment_3017742011-07-13T08:12:40-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Kradlumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664
Paul, I'll swap you a bench and a couple of moths for some insider information.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=301777#Comment_3017772011-07-13T09:11:36-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00NeilFordhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8364
Brilliant stuff Paul! We ken you are busy, go for it mate! :)
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=301796#Comment_3017962011-07-13T13:23:33-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Paul, I'll swap you a bench and a couple of moths for some insider information
Ah @Kradlum, you think I actually have time to PLAY this game? Foolish boy, I'm too busy fall into that black hole, ...
Paul, I'll swap you a bench and a couple of moths for some insider information

Ah @Kradlum, you think I actually have time to PLAY this game? Foolish boy, I'm too busy fall into that black hole, but I do enjoy watching what's going on in the game. And to see how much people are dissecting all the graphics I made for the game. It's insane! It's like a REALLY nerdy CSI kind of thing!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=303397#Comment_3033972011-07-26T02:35:22-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Kradlumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664
I assume you did the pictures for the daring sorties? Would it be obsessive to read too much into the details in those pictures? Like the billboard being from the 1980s or 90's?
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=303403#Comment_3034032011-07-26T04:46:41-05:002011-07-26T15:36:21-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Yup, that was me.
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Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=303405#Comment_3034052011-07-26T06:31:20-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Kradlumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664
Cheers! I'll get my crack team of coffee cup ring decoders onto something more productive.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=308340#Comment_3083402011-09-04T07:17:13-05:002011-09-04T07:19:53-05:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Well, it's September, and the FLOATING CITY online game for Thomas Dolby is over, for all intents and purposes a smashing success for something that could have exploded upon launching. Over 5,000 ...

...which was very interesting to have to de-cloak at the end of the game. "Soot" seemed to be well liked, although there were a few players who MAY have developed a crush on her, thus me having to add to the cliché that all girls on the internet are actually older guys. I thought for sure that someone would have figured me out, but at this point, I seem to have maintained the illusion up to the point of me "coming out" last week to the players. Heard a couple of "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" screams, but other than this, most people enjoyed the disguise.

The game was really an amazing experience for me, in that I am NOT a gamer AT ALL (last and only thing I've done was MYST; no D&D, no MAGIC, NOTHING) and suddenly I am neck deep in a very intel based trading game, with some really hardcore WOW level players, who demanded a high level of interaction and play. The game was planned out, but by necessity was also very liquid, as we adapted to all kinds of changes and problems that popped up, and that made things very weird at points, but also very exciting. I had to really think on the fly, in character, and lead without spoiling, nudge without showing favoritism, and deal with folks who would have gotten arse eels within seconds of their first posts here. But despite the bumps and wrankles of the game, I thought it went very well, meeting it's objective of getting a huge new audience exposed to Thomas Dolby and his music through the narrative in the game. I was also an amazing experience to have to design all the graphic infrastructure for the game, making logo systems and layouts for the game that were intuitive and playable. At some point, I've gotta make a book about the design part of this; I've got GIGABYTES of design on this project.

Next up; the album, coming out October 25th. Design is done, it just uploaded to the printers, and we'll see what happens next!]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=308354#Comment_3083542011-09-04T10:18:21-05:002011-09-04T11:51:47-05:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
I would buy the living hell out of a design book on all the work you've put into this. :)
Ultimate CD version that comes with a copy of the album, a giant multi-hundred page large-scale hardcover ...
Ultimate CD version that comes with a copy of the album, a giant multi-hundred page large-scale hardcover book, and DVD of stuff that couldn't fit in the book's pages? You know this needs to exist.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=308357#Comment_3083572011-09-04T10:28:25-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Kradlumhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3664
What happened in Floating City stays in Floating City.
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=308361#Comment_3083612011-09-04T11:02:26-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Indeed. But thanks again for being such a great player, Kradlum.
I thought of the Whitechapel forums every time I had to deal with an obnoxious player and applied this equation:
(What would ...
I thought of the Whitechapel forums every time I had to deal with an obnoxious player and applied this equation:

(What would Warren do) x 1/10 + girl's perspective = Soot's response.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=311468#Comment_3114682011-10-05T13:04:43-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
If any of you Whitechapelers hears a faint "popping" sound seeming to come from Chicago this Friday (October 7th), it is the sound of my head exploding as I finally meet Thomas Dolby face ...
Dolby's doing a short US promo tour in October, talking about THE FLOATING CITY game and playing people a few songs on his laptop and keyboard, in a lecture format.He's in Chicago this Friday, and then out to the West Coast.

He's then doing a full UK tour in November, and will be touring the states in February/March of 2012.Full tour schedule SO FAR here.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=311691#Comment_3116912011-10-07T05:16:59-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
Have a great time, Paul! I'd ask if you have time to grab a beer while you're in town, although I suspect you're going to be pretty busy, and I'm pretty busy with the infant right now anyway. :) ...
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=311693#Comment_3116932011-10-07T05:18:48-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks Isaac, congrat on the little rugrat, you're gonna make a great daddy!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=311947#Comment_3119472011-10-09T19:49:41-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
OK, after nearly 2 years of working with the guy trans-continentally, via Skype, email, video chats, phone, YouSendIt, DropBox, texting, and every other way of communication that doesn't include ...

Short version: Dolby is a great guy. Great to work for, nice guy, wicked smart, funny, and very very gracious. He gave me a shout out at his lecture/mini-concert at Martyrs' in Chicago, and we went out after the show and had dinner. It was so bizarre in some ways, given what a huge fan I am of him, and yet we've talked nearly every day in some form for the last 20 months, so it was more like a personal meeting more than anything else, which made it all the more cool.AND I finally got to actually see the physical CDs that I've been designing for the past 3 months.The album is out in the UK on October 24, and October 25 in the States. I may be biased, but it's REALLY good.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=313302#Comment_3133022011-10-23T13:35:01-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00IsaacSherhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1930
Thomas Dolby got interviewed on NPR about the new album that Paul helped with! Unfortunately, I don't think Paul got name-checked, but no ...
http://www.npr.org/2011/10/23/141557689/thomas-dolbys-floating-city]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=313558#Comment_3135582011-10-25T19:11:56-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
The album is now officially out in the UK and the USA. NOW I will believe it's done! : )
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=321104#Comment_3211042012-01-10T20:53:18-06:002012-01-16T10:25:22-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
THOMAS DOLBY US TOUR ANNOUNCED
And here's the trailer he'll be pulling behind his tour bus that he dreamt up and I helped to visualize...
AND it's official: He's getting this thing made! For ...
THOMAS DOLBY US TOUR ANNOUNCED

And here's the trailer he'll be pulling behind his tour bus that he dreamt up and I helped to visualize...

AND it's official: He's getting this thing made! For real. Serious.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=321673#Comment_3216732012-01-16T09:57:13-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00kperkinshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=456
Dolby on Laughing Squid today with pic of the trailer.
Dolby on Laughing Squid today with pic of the trailer.]]>
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=321675#Comment_3216752012-01-16T10:24:35-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Thanks Keith!
Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=323231#Comment_3232312012-02-02T18:08:45-06:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
Official Tour Poster, now open to the public.
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Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=326667#Comment_3266672012-03-13T18:27:56-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
The Time Capsule Trailer is no longer just a JPEG....IT'S ALIVE!
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Music by Dolby, Design by Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=8205&Focus=359408#Comment_3594082013-10-23T06:28:41-05:002015-03-03T13:01:31-06:00Paul Sizerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=44
It is my pleasure to announce that I will be joining Thomas Dolby on stage Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre stop of his INVISIBLE LIGHTHOUSE tour for an after-film Q&A ...
If you are able to come, I would love to see you in the audience for what promises to be an interesting night. The Q&A session will be taped and available on YouTube after the event. Tickets are still available for the performance at the Royal Oak website.